Table III.
Cardiovascular magnetic resonance characteristics in LVNC patients with LGE (–) and LGE (+)
| Parameter | LGE (+) (n = 9) | LGE (–) (n = 4) | LVNC (n = 13) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-compacted segments per patient: | 0.5770 | |||
| Mean (SD) | 6.9 (2.1) | 6.3 (1.0) | 6.7 (1.8) | |
| Range (min.–max.) | 4.0–10.0 | 5.0–7.0 | 4.0–10.0 | |
| Non-compacted/compacted ratio: | 0.0253 | |||
| Mean (SD) | 4.4 (1.8) | 2.9 (0.3) | 4.0 (1.7) | |
| Range (min.–max.) | 2.7–9.0 | 2.5–3.2 | 2.5–9.0 | |
| LV end-diastolic diameter: | 0.0100 | |||
| Mean (SD) | 67.8 (9.5) | 57.0 (2.2) | 64.5 (9.4) | |
| Range (min.–max.) | 55.0–80.0 | 55.0–60.0 | 55.0–80.0 | |
| LV end-diastolic volume: | 0.3159 | |||
| Mean (SD) | 303.9 (161.8) | 192.0 (27.1) | 269.5 (143.3) | |
| Range (min.–max.) | 170.0–655.0 | 160.0–220.0 | 160.0–655.0 | |
| LV end-systolic volume: | 0.0538 | |||
| Mean (SD) | 234.8 (151.8) | 90.3 (39.8) | 190.3 (143.5) | |
| Range (min.–max.) | 88.0–525.0 | 70.0–150.0 | 70.0–525.0 | |
| LV ejection fraction: | 0.0113 | |||
| Mean (SD) | 28.3 (13.3) | 53.5 (14.9) | 36.1 (17.9) | |
| Range (min.–max.) | 11.0–50.0 | 32.0–66.0 | 11.0–66.0 | |
| LGE of LV mass, %: | ||||
| Mean (SD) | 8.2 (1.8) | – | 8.2 (1.8) | |
| Range (min.–max.) | 5.0–11.0 | – | 8.2 (1.8) |
Data are expressed as mean ± SD, range and percentage. Bold text indicates a significant p-value of < 0.05. LVNC – left ventricular non-compaction, LGE – late gadolinium enhancement, LV – left ventricle.